Are you endlessly searching through popular fashion magazines looking for just the right outfit? Do you think your drawing of the perfect evening gown rivals that of Prada's latest runway creation? If your roommate is sick of picking up the scraps from last night's sewing project, you might want to take her to the Arizona Historical Society and show her just what you are so passionate about. The current exhibition, entitled "One Hundred Years of Fashion: Social History and Self-Image," combines clothing and culture to explain what constitutes beauty in the eyes of the general public. If you are interested in contesting the image represented, or just want to peruse the latest fashions, visit the museum between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday. For Sunday hours, please contact the Arizona Historical Society at 628-5774.
Tired of having the same old pizza and Coke lunch with your friends? Try delving into something deeper with today's Brown Bag Lecture. This latest installment of the on-going series is being sponsored by the Department of Sociology and focuses on "Religion in Europe at the Beginning of the Third Millennium." If you are interested in the beliefs of those on the other side of the ocean, or simply want to impress your friends with a few fast facts of your own, stop by Social Sciences, Room 415, for an hour-long lecture beginning at noon. For any questions regarding the content of the lecture or more specific directions to the room, please call Sherry Enderle at 621-3492.
If political debates and racist comments really ruffle your feathers, then it is time you checked out the Rudolf Baranik exhibit at the UA Museum of Art. The display will include 22 of Baranik's paintings and posters which narrate the story of historical black protests and the intricate workings of a highly capitalized society. While weaving through the illustrations, which will be on display until Jan. 14, you may want to take notice of his use of personal expression in his more modern pieces. For more information concerning Baranik's participation in the creation of "The Angry Arts Week" in New York City, or the regular business hours of the museum, please contact Alisa Shorr at 621-7567 or azs@u.arizona.edu.
Are you interested in the original inhabitants of the Southwest but find your history lectures a bit dry? The award-winning "Paths of Life: American Indians of the Southwest" is a portrayal of the historical and contemporary aspects of Native American life. The display - open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday - is at the Arizona State Museum, located on North Park Avenue and East University Boulevard. Ancient artifacts will be combined with high-tech displays to create a piece of history to interest everyone. If you need Sunday hours, or want to know whether you can take your history teacher along and teach them about interactive learning, contact 621-4694 or 621-6302 and reference the exhibit.
